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单词 wantage
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Definition of wantage in English:

wantage

noun ˈwɒntɪdʒ
US rare
  • The amount of something lost during transportation; (hence) the amount by which a barrel or other container falls short of being full.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Gerard G. Beekman (1719–1797). From want + -age.

Definition of wantage in US English:

wantage

nounˈwɒntɪdʒ
US rare
  • The amount of something lost during transportation; (hence) the amount by which a barrel or other container falls short of being full.

Origin

Mid 18th century; earliest use found in Gerard G. Beekman (1719–1797). From want + -age.

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